Testimonials

I thought I was asking for a simple answer about how to handle difficult clients. Instead, I got a treatise on ‘the art of boundary setting and knowing your worth.’ The column’s advice led to me dramatically texting ‘no thank you’ to a client with a smiley face at the end. It felt empowering. Too empowering, maybe.

I asked about whether I should take the promotion at work, and the advice column responded with a four-paragraph lecture on the ‘ethics of office plants.’ Not sure if they misunderstood my question, or if my desk plants were somehow underperforming, but now I’m wondering if a fern is secretly sabotaging my career. Thanks, I guess?

I sent in a casual question about improving my productivity, and the advice column turned into a life-altering manifesto on minimalism. Suddenly, I was questioning my entire apartment’s existence. Now, my 15-piece mug collection is in storage, and I’m trying to embrace the ‘one chair, one desk’ lifestyle. The worst part? I kind of like it.